Lahta

A language of Myanmar

ISO 639: kvt
Alternate Names: Kayan Lahta, Khahta, Lahta Karen, Peu, Taru, Tarulakhi, Yan Wohta
Population: 9,550 (2000).
Location:: Nay Pyi Taw region: Pyinmana township; Shan state: Pekon and Pinlaung townships.
Language Status: 6a (Vigorous).
Classification: Sino-Tibetan, Tibeto-Burman, Karenic, Northern
Dialects: Socially related to Kayan [pdu] but not intelligible. Zayein [kxk] may be a dialect of Lahta.
Language Use: Vigorous. All domains. Used by all. Positive attitudes. Also use Burmese [mya], especially among the young. Also use Kayan [pdu]. Also use Pa’o [blk].
Language Development: Grammar.
Language Resources: OLAC resources in and about Lahta
Writing: Unwritten [Qaax].
Other Comments: Officially recognized as part of Kayan [pdu]. Much dialect variation. Buddhist, Christian, traditional religion.

Location: Nay Pyi Taw region: Pyinmana township; Shan state: Pekon and Pinlaung townships.